In 2025, 50 years after Peterson, Wesley would become the first woman to be appointed drumline section leader for the Spartan Marching Band. "To get in at all was really exciting for me," Wesley said.

Her promotion comes as the Marching "100" rides a wave of national recognition, having been named ESPN's Band of the Year in 2024. "We're coming in strong," Oloyede expressed.

Bostic remains one of Oloyede’s biggest supporters. “For the first time in Marching ‘100’ history, the top three student leadership positions—Head Drum Major, Band President, and ...

Minnesota woman to lead Notre Dame marching band this fall 01:49. NOTRE DAME. Ind. — A young woman from Richfield, Minnesota will make history on the football field this fall — not as an ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Oluwamodupe Oloyede is making history at Florida A&M University as the first female head drum major of the Marching 100. “It’s an immense honor,” Oloyede said.